Facility Design and Operation
Facility Design and Operation are fundamental to correctional facilities’ safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. This directory provides articles and resources on best practices in facility layout, construction, and daily operations. Proper design and operation not only enhance security but also improve the working environment for staff and living conditions for inmates. For more on maintaining optimal facility standards, explore our section on Correctional Facility Maintenance.
On Monday, temperatures reached 117 degrees in Salem, where two facilities without air conditioning are located
“For sale” signs have popped up. Restaurants and hotels — which rely on inmates’ visitors — brace for plummeting business
The move comes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that authorities arrest migrants who are in the country illegally and committed a state or federal crime
Delaware County Commissioner James King has proposed turning the former Wilson Middle School in Muncie into a jail that could house 500 inmates or more
Department spokesman James Henning said officials in another department that oversees the Cresson Secure Treatment Unit are thinking about keeping the property
Department confirmed Wednesday that an often-cited $132 million cost for the empty Iowa State Penitentiary was not accurate
Voters in 2012 approved a $210 million levy to replace the county’s juvenile justice complex
Burleigh and Morton county voters approved a half-cent sales tax last summer for a $70 million combined, new jail
Construction problems continue to plague a new correctional facility in Fort Madison
Communities are seeking creative ways to repurpose prisons that no longer house inmates
Five other sites are being discussed with private individuals, but those talks are confidential at present
Recession, safety concerns and budget issues are all reasons why the building sat empty since 2010
Dave Mitchell, plant operations manager for the Iowa State Training School, depends on the Bigfoot CMMS to make his team more efficient
The machines will free up officers for more demanding tasks and increase safety
Stainless steel hanging hook is suitable for daily use
Balances product and suicide prevention
Memo from Northumberland County solicitor says county commissioners and not prison board has decision-making power over where and how to proceed with creation of new prison facility
Prison isn’t listed on the National Register by the Bureau for Historic Preservation but is listed as a significant element in the city’s historic district
There was a lot of gratitude expressed in the aftermath of Wednesday’s fire that destroyed Northumberland County Prison
Northumberland County commissioners and prison board members unanimously decided at an emergency meeting Thursday morning to “explore all options”
Officials held an emergency meeting Thursday morning and deemed the Northumberland County Prison a total loss
Flames were seen around 6 a.m. Thursday shooting up the stone walls of a tower at the Northumberland County Prison
One part of the prison’s roof has collapsed
Renovations to convert the Davis Center into a 24-bed female juvenile correctional facility were halted after questions were raised regarding vacant beds and difficulties maintaining adequate staffing at the Rubenstein Center
Facility design tips for safely and effectively managing a growing mentally ill population
One officer and the warden put out the fire with fire extinguishers
Costing the county $400,000 a year to maintain what it calls the Accountability and Restitution Center
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn ordered the closing of the Dwight Correctional Center last year as a cost-cutting move
The jail may use prefabricated housing to keep violent inmates away from those booked on minor offenses
Blind spots have been a headache for staff, allowing for fights or drug use to go undetected
The State Correctional Institute at Cresson closed last year
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